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House of Gino & Co. We are the House of Gino & Co. - a 501(c)3 animal sanctuary specializing in senior companion care.
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Inspired by the undeniable and life-altering impact our 9 lb, 16-year-old adoptee Gino has had on our lives, I started the House of Gino & Co., a 501(c)3 nonprofit animal sanctuary specializing in senior companion care. Tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains, our sanctuary provides a private, peaceful retreat for our residents, full of adventurous hikes, fresh air, spring water, and all the other be

nefits of life in the country. We currently have 17 (soon to be 19) dog residents ranging from 5 lb, quadriplegic Foxy Brown to 70 lb Julep, who was previously unable to find a permanent home due to being overly reactive towards humans. Additional residents are currently being monitored for epilepsy, collapsing tracheas, enlarged hearts, allergy conditions, chronic pancreatitis, behavioral issues, and mobility recovery. We have dogs that were saved from the meat trade in Korea, the streets of Miami and Costa Rica, hoarding situations, puppy mills, and euthanasia lists in kill shelters. Each day, we aspire to offer the comforts of a loving home to those who need a second (or third) chance at life. All of our residents are part of our family and receive the best care, from living within our home (most sleep in our bed or on our couch), to being provided top-notch, scientifically supported diets, visits from a well-practiced at-home vet, to medication and supplements as necessary, to full outdoor access, to specialized training. Each resident receives daily 1:1 care and attention, and new residents are integrated into the pack with the utmost care and skill. We are fortunate to work closely with several trusted shelters and rescues, each of whom are familiar with House of Gino’s pack dynamics. Typical adoptees come to us as a last resort — we take the dogs nobody else can accommodate (e.g., special needs, bonded pairs) or that have for whatever reason gone unadopted! And at House of Gino, each of these dogs finds their forever home! The opportunities here are endless and heartbreakingly beautiful. The difference we make in the daily lives of these dogs often brings us to tears. I always tell people that the moment I discovered true joy was the first time I saw one of our rescue dogs lay down in a comfortable bed, deeply sigh, and proceed to relax into the best sleep of his life. Each day, I make time to find gratitude for each of their lives and the ways they have allowed me, my family, and my community to understand the value of compassion and the true difference just a little bit of love can make. Ultimately, our mission at House of Gino is simple — to provide a loving home to all of our residents and fill their final chapter with joy, whether that’s green spaces to roam, a comfortable bed in which to rest, or a warm embrace and plenty of snuggles.

10 years together and she still looks and acts like a puppy 🎄 From the streets of Costa Rica to a plush snowflake bed un...
16/11/2024

10 years together and she still looks and acts like a puppy 🎄 From the streets of Costa Rica to a plush snowflake bed under a Christmas tree 💋

All I want for Christmas is Oscar’s wonton ears 🎄
14/11/2024

All I want for Christmas is Oscar’s wonton ears 🎄

Me and my guy celebrating his birthday and the anniversary of our 501c3! Check out his posted bday wishlist or donate to...
12/11/2024

Me and my guy celebrating his birthday and the anniversary of our 501c3! Check out his posted bday wishlist or donate to funds for food! 💙

Gino just being Gino
07/11/2024

Gino just being Gino

LOML
04/11/2024

LOML

A moment of appreciation for Bruce just bc he is a precious soul and we have started to notice a few subtle changes that...
28/10/2024

A moment of appreciation for Bruce just bc he is a precious soul and we have started to notice a few subtle changes that come with getting older in our guy. We are soaking in all the moments together and doing all of his favorite things. He even got some snail mail today from his pen pals so he will be nice and warm tonight in his new heated blanket with a heartbeat! Bruce you are so, so loved!

We have been quiet as we have been welcoming sweet, delicate Quinn. Adopted in honor of losing our sweet Agnes and as an...
28/10/2024

We have been quiet as we have been welcoming sweet, delicate Quinn. Adopted in honor of losing our sweet Agnes and as another twin of Gino, Quinn comes to us from where this old soul was saved from the streets. She could not be more gentle, more kind, or more loved by our family. Her favorite activities so far are to sleep tucked in under a blanket, teeter around the porch from sun spot to sun spot, eat her meals with all the manners as slowly as she pleases - we look forward to her opening up as she continues to grow stronger and gain confidence. Welcome home angel girl ❤️

Me and my Gene Bean 🫘
28/10/2024

Me and my Gene Bean 🫘

Frankengino in his pumpkin spice era 🍁 🍁 Thank you to for the donation from , your little mans loves you 🧡
13/10/2024

Frankengino in his pumpkin spice era 🍁 🍁 Thank you to for the donation from , your little mans loves you 🧡

Me and my little man with the stars ✨
12/10/2024

Me and my little man with the stars ✨

Aluna is ready for her Halloween treats 🍬
20/09/2024

Aluna is ready for her Halloween treats 🍬

Beautiful Bruce - the frosty face melts my heart every day. We are so grateful and pulled you from the shelter and kep...
17/09/2024

Beautiful Bruce - the frosty face melts my heart every day. We are so grateful and pulled you from the shelter and kept you in warm beds with blankets you could ruffle up until you could come here to be with us. It’s been over a year of bliss with this mostly blind, definitely deaf boy. His favorite activities: sleeping halfway in a dog bed, accidentally almost stepping on Foxy 2x a day, biting your fingers instead of the treats, sprinting before meals, confronting Gino over some unknown beef he has, getting his ears rubbed, and leaping over rocks for no reason. We 🖤 you Brucey Boy!

The topic of this morning’s meeting: 100 days until Christmas - when is it too soon to bring out the matching pajamas? 🎄...
16/09/2024

The topic of this morning’s meeting: 100 days until Christmas - when is it too soon to bring out the matching pajamas? 🎄 🎁

I love you, Gino 🧺 Thanks for adventuring to the Vegas Fest, where we managed to navigate the crowd without incident of ...
15/09/2024

I love you, Gino 🧺 Thanks for adventuring to the Vegas Fest, where we managed to navigate the crowd without incident of sneezing or accidentally nipping at anyone!

Just a Gino and his 🌼
13/09/2024

Just a Gino and his 🌼

Toothless Batty Boy is always good for inspiring a smile ☀️
11/09/2024

Toothless Batty Boy is always good for inspiring a smile ☀️

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Whenever they think I am leaving, they like to sing a little song to tempt me to stay 🥹 Today I caught Leroy doing his best ❤️ #dogsanctuary #dogsong #seniorsogs #olddogsrule #ilovemydog #doghowling #seniorchihuahua #seniorchihuahuasofinstagram #rescuechihuahuasofinstagram

My heart has melted with the outpouring of love at our first seated dinner & silent auction fundraiser last night. The amount we were able to raise will go far in helping House of Gino to carry out its mission this year and next. The world’s biggest thank you to those who made it possible by donating their time, services, auction items, homes, food, wine, and money. Grieving Gino has been tremendous, but to get to celebrate his life & legacy with people who care so deeply & recognize the significance was life changing. More to come but for now, THANK YOU to all, especially our board members, Jessica & Ashleigh who put together and hosted this event, @markphilhour for hosting & cooking. To have a best friend like @jqphilhour is like nothing I have ever known and each and every day I am blown away by the selfless love she carries into to world for people & animals alike. XOXO ❤️✨🎄🎁 #dogsanctuary #ilovemydog #olddogsrule #seniordogs #rescuedogs

Sweet Alfred doing good, doing great! It’s been 14 months since we discovered his splenic mass - he has been doing really well with his alternative treatments (since his heartworms prevent surgery). Every day with him is a dream! #ilovemydog #dogsanctuary #olddogsrule #seniorrescue #seniordog

Here is a little bit about us and why we do what we do at the House of Gino & Co. - we ❤️ our dogs! Thank you for the 🎥 @w.e.brown @yumsoss #dogsanctuary #olddogsrule #ilovemydog #seniordog #rescuedog #seniorrescue #seniorrescuedog #olddogsofinstagram #specialneedsdog #specialneedsdogs

Gino IS a fairy and raising fairy funds for his brother Milo’s chemo this Valentine’s Day! 🩷❤️💕 #myvalentine #ilovemydog #seniordog #seniorrescue #adoptdontshop #dogsanctuary

If you’ve ever met Milo then you know a few things - he is the most happy-go-lucky little dude in the world, he is full of life (and attitude), and he has a lot of love to share! Milo was abandoned in Hurricane Harvey and after being rescued, joined our family over 6 years ago. Milo was recently diagnosed with adenocarcinoma (cancer in his anal sac) and finished a successful surgery for removal of the tumor a few weeks ago. Today, Milo has started his chemotherapy treatments and will continue to go every 3 weeks for an infusion for a total of 5 treatments at $800 each. With our outstanding vet bills still at $6k and having just paid our annual insurance ($4k), we are working hard to cover as many costs as we can while catching up from last year’s unforeseen medical expenses. Every little bit helps and we have been so fortunate at all of the generosity and love shown to our sanctuary family! Thank you for continuing to support the health and happiness of our residents! #f**kcancer #dogsanctuary #seniordogs #dogchemo #cancerdog #cancerdogsofinstagram #ilovemydog #seniordogsofinstagram #seniordogsanctuary #dogfundraiser #dogchemowarrior

Meanie Geeeeenie - my old man is a bad man 💙

When your family comes to visit on the perfect fall weekend 🍃🍂🍁

HOWL WARNING🌙 Leroy doing his best to toot up his own horn this morning during the daily wake-up call 🥹 We keep telling him how great of a job he is doing!

IT’S HAPPENING!! Gino is delighted to tell you that we have partnered with the fabulous Found Dog Foundationn to bring some joy to your fridge! The magnets we had made of our beloved John after he crossed the rainbow bridge greet us every morning on the fridge and bring a smile to our hearts, so we thought - let’s share the magic! HOW DOES IT WORK?! 1. Donate $25 or more to @houseofginoandco on any of our donation platforms found in our LinkTree. 2. Send 5 square photos to @founddogfoundation along with a mailing address before 11/15/23. 3. Check your mailbox every day in loving excitement and anticipation. 4. Adorn your mojo dojo casa house with your lil’ buddies and enjoy them always and forever! These mini magnets make amazing gifts for friends, family, and enemies alike! Thank you in advance for your support of our angels - they are forever grateful 🐾❤️💚

Gino says — hey guys - we could use your help! With all of Alfred’s new bills and annual checkups for the littles, we are still $7,184 behind in vet payments. If we can make $3000 to pay them down, we will be in a much better place! Gino says THANK YOU bc he deserves all the very best care as do his 20 siblings! 💜

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